New Aleve® Arthritis Pain Gel is made with prescription strength Diclofenac Sodium Gel 1% and is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID*) that is clinically proven to relieve arthritis pain and reduces inflammation. This medicated gel is used 4 times per day (for up to 21 days) so you can get back to doing what you love without arthritis pain holding you back. For the temporary relief of arthritis pain ONLY in the following areas: hand, wrist, elbow (upper body areas) and foot, ankle, knee (lower body areas). For external use only.